R44 Raven vs TS-11 Iskra
The R44 Raven and the TS-11 Iskra are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Robinson and PZL respectively. The TS-11 Iskra reaches 720 km/h — 3.0x the R44 Raven's 240 km/h. The R44 Raven has an operational range of 560 km vs 1,250 km for the TS-11 Iskra. The TS-11 Iskra operates at altitudes up to 11,000 m compared to 4,300 m for the R44 Raven. At 3,840 kg MTOW, the TS-11 Iskra is 3.4x the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg. The R44 Raven has been produced in 6,331 units vs 424 for the TS-11 Iskra. The TS-11 Iskra first flew 30 years before the R44 Raven (1960 vs 1990).
| American light, four-seat helicopter, extensively used worldwide for civilian operations, military training, and police usage since the 1990s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Robinson |
| First flight | 31 March 1990 |
| Year introduced | 1993 |
| Number produced | 6331 units |
| Average unit price | $600K |
| Polish jet trainer, designed in the Cold War era, used extensively for instruction and light attack roles. | |
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| Origin country | 🇵🇱 Poland |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | PZL |
| First flight | 5 February 1960 |
| Year introduced | 1964 |
| Number produced | 424 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 10.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 240 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 560 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,300 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,134 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 683 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 183 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 17.5 m² |
| Wingspan | 10.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 720 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,250 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 11,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,840 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,560 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 1,000 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the R44 Raven or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra is faster with a maximum speed of 720 km/h compared to the R44 Raven's 240 km/h, a difference of 480 km/h.
Which has longer range, the R44 Raven or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra has a longer range at 1,250 km compared to the R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the R44 Raven or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra has a higher service ceiling at 11,000 meters (36,089 ft) compared to the R44 Raven's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the R44 Raven or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,840 kg compared to the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the R44 Raven or TS-11 Iskra?
The R44 Raven is longer at 11.7 meters compared to the TS-11 Iskra's 11.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the R44 Raven or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra entered service first in 1964, 29 years before the R44 Raven which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the R44 Raven or TS-11 Iskra?
The R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 424 units of the TS-11 Iskra.